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enhttp://wrvo.org/feeds/term/2707/rss.xmlOn motorcycle ride, Cuomo promotes breast cancer screening, reflects on Dallas shootingshttp://wrvo.org/post/motorcycle-ride-cuomo-promotes-breast-cancer-screening-reflects-dallas-shootings
<p>Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been traveling the state, promoting a new law that provides free breast cancer screenings. Cuomo made a stop in Syracuse last week with his partner Sandra Lee who was diagnosed with breast cancer last year. Lee is now cancer free. Cuomo credits that to early detection of the cancer. The new law is meant for more people to get screenings.</p>Sun, 10 Jul 2016 23:09:34 +0000Tom Magnarelli90827 at http://wrvo.orgOn motorcycle ride, Cuomo promotes breast cancer screening, reflects on Dallas shootingsSyracuse activists spread word about increased access to breast cancer screenings in NY statehttp://wrvo.org/post/syracuse-activists-spread-word-about-increased-access-breast-cancer-screenings-ny-state
<p>New York State has a new law that will expand breast cancer screening hours at hospitals and clinics and remove some insurance barriers. African-American women in Syracuse are trying to inform the community about the changes.</p>Fri, 08 Jul 2016 08:20:00 +0000Tom Magnarelli90714 at http://wrvo.orgSyracuse activists spread word about increased access to breast cancer screenings in NY stateCuomo rides for breast cancer awareness, responds to continuing federal probehttp://wrvo.org/post/cuomo-rides-breast-cancer-awareness-responds-continuing-federal-probe
<p></p><p>Gov. Andrew Cuomo is trying to focus on positive actions in his public events in recent days as a federal investigation into his administration’s economic development programs continues.&nbsp;</p>Tue, 28 Jun 2016 08:33:00 +0000Karen DeWitt90303 at http://wrvo.orgCuomo rides for breast cancer awareness, responds to continuing federal probeLegislative session enters final weeks, with low expectations for achievementhttp://wrvo.org/post/legislative-session-enters-final-weeks-low-expectations-achievement
<p>The state legislature ends its session for the year on&nbsp;June 16, and expectations are low for any major pieces of legislation to be resolved before the adjournment, as Gov. Andrew&nbsp;Cuomo’s administration faces increasing scrutiny from the U.S.&nbsp;attorney over economic development projects.</p><p>Tue, 31 May 2016 08:21:00 +0000Karen DeWitt89063 at http://wrvo.orgLegislative session enters final weeks, with low expectations for achievementDoctors say more women should get routine breast cancer screeningshttp://wrvo.org/post/doctors-say-more-women-should-get-routine-breast-cancer-screenings
<p></p>Mon, 07 Mar 2016 09:17:00 +0000Ellen Abbott85172 at http://wrvo.orgDoctors say more women should get routine breast cancer screeningsCuomo's State of the State speech -- ethics reforms, homeless programs, and a brief interruptionhttp://wrvo.org/post/cuomos-state-state-speech-ethics-reforms-homeless-programs-and-brief-interruption
<p></p><p>Gov. Andrew Cuomo released his State of the State message and $143 billion budget spending plan, which includes nearly $1 billion more for schools next year and ethics reforms.</p><p>Thu, 14 Jan 2016 05:12:00 +0000Karen DeWitt83141 at http://wrvo.orgCuomo's State of the State speech -- ethics reforms, homeless programs, and a brief interruptionCuomo calls for ethics reform, $145 billion budget in State of the State speechhttp://wrvo.org/post/cuomo-calls-ethics-reform-145-billion-budget-state-state-speech
<p>Gov. Andrew Cuomo admits he is laying out an ambitious agenda for New York state lawmakers this year.&nbsp; In his State of the State speech today in Albany, Cuomo laid out plans to&nbsp; spend money on roads, schools, the environment, transportation, homeless shelters and housing. He also asked lawmakers to consider an eight-point ethics reform proposal, a $15 minimum wage and a paid family leave program.</p>Wed, 13 Jan 2016 21:10:17 +0000Ellen Abbott83129 at http://wrvo.orgCuomo calls for ethics reform, $145 billion budget in State of the State speechDCIS and what it means for women's healthhttp://wrvo.org/post/dcis-and-what-it-means-womens-health
<p>Everyone is aware of breast cancer, but not everyone knows much about the various kinds of breast cancer. <a href="http://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/types/dcis">DCIS, or ductal carcinoma in situ</a>, is a non-invasive type of breast cancer which may or may not become invasive breast cancer. This week on “Take Care,” we focus on DCIS with Dr. Tari A. King.</p><p><a href="http://doctors.dana-farber.org/directory/profile.asp?pict_id=0277673">Dr. Tari A. King</a> is Chief of Breast Surgery at the Dana Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center and the associate division chief for breast surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.</p><p>Mon, 23 Nov 2015 00:01:00 +0000Take Care Staff80944 at http://wrvo.orgDCIS and what it means for women's healthDCIS: One of the most common forms of breast cancerhttp://wrvo.org/post/dcis-one-most-common-forms-breast-cancer
<p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">One in five women diagnosed with breast cancer will be told she has </span>DCIS<span style="line-height: 1.5;">, </span>ductal<span style="line-height: 1.5;"> carcinoma in situ. This Sunday, on </span>WRVO's<span style="line-height: 1.5;"> health and wellness show “Take Care,” hosts Lorraine </span>Rapp<span style="line-height: 1.5;"> and Linda </span>Lowen<span style="line-height: 1.5;"> speak with Dr.Fri, 20 Nov 2015 13:29:53 +0000Take Care Staff80934 at http://wrvo.orgDCIS: One of the most common forms of breast cancerResearch suggests rethinking standard breast cancer treatmenthttp://wrvo.org/post/research-suggests-rethinking-standard-breast-cancer-treatment
<div style="font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgba(0,0,0,1.0);margin:0px;line-height:auto"><p></p><p>Some doctors across the country are starting to suggest that maybe there is a different way to treat a certain kind of breast cancer. Not all breast cancers are the same and the diagnosis of one type has has soared in recent years due to advances in radiology.</p>Fri, 23 Oct 2015 07:12:00 +0000Ellen Abbott79361 at http://wrvo.orgResearch suggests rethinking standard breast cancer treatmentFor Cuomo, state fair visit gets personalhttp://wrvo.org/post/cuomo-state-fair-visit-gets-personal
<p></p><p>Gov. Andrew Cuomo made his yearly visit to the New York State Fair yesterday. Between the sausage sandwiches and glad-handing, the Democrat made one stop that was profoundly personal.</p><p></p><p>It was just in front of the International Building that Cuomo, flanked by politicians, security and the media, heard the voice of Judy Rice of North Syracuse.</p><p></p><p>"How’s your girlfriend?” shouted out Rice.</p><p></p><p>“She’s doing better, thanks for asking,” replied Cuomo</p><p></p>Wed, 02 Sep 2015 10:30:46 +0000Ellen Abbott77356 at http://wrvo.orgFor Cuomo, state fair visit gets personalCarol Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund launches 'Pink Outside the Box Campaign'http://wrvo.org/post/carol-baldwin-breast-cancer-research-fund-launches-pink-outside-box-campaign
<p></p><p>The Carol Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund of&nbsp;Central New&nbsp;York is going&nbsp;national. &nbsp;</p><p>Pink Outside the Box is a 12-week fund raising&nbsp;campaign that will encourage supporters to raise&nbsp;money in unique ways with the funds helping researchers at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse.&nbsp;</p><p>One researcher, Dr. Debashis Ghosh, is hoping to use some&nbsp;of the money raised on a project that could prevent breast cancer.</p>Wed, 15 Jul 2015 08:01:00 +0000Ellen Abbott75224 at http://wrvo.orgCarol Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund launches 'Pink Outside the Box Campaign'Mammography screening program expands outreachhttp://wrvo.org/post/mammography-screening-program-expands-outreach
<p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>The Upstate Cancer Center, in Syracuse, is expanding its mammography screening program, which focuses on residents who live in public housing.</p><p>The program, called She Matters, has spent the last year encouraging women over the age of 40 from Pioneer Homes, a predominately African-American housing complex in downtown Syracuse, to get the breast cancer detecting tests.&nbsp; Since then, 88 women have received the tests, with one woman being diagnosed.</p>Tue, 07 Jul 2015 08:03:00 +0000Ellen Abbott74699 at http://wrvo.orgMammography screening program expands outreachThis week: a nurse who writers thrillers, kidney transplants and morehttp://wrvo.org/post/week-nurse-who-writers-thrillers-kidney-transplants-and-more
<p>Nurse practitioner Anthony Cerminaro, who specializes in hematology and oncology, writes thrillers in his spare time. One of his characters is a doctor who graduated from Upstate Medical University in Syracuse.</p><p>Cerminaro&nbsp;joins us to talk about his books, "The Ten Knife Murders" and "Bonding Over Bullets" on this week’s show.</p><p>Also on this week's show: how multidisciplinary care helps breast cancer patients, plus&nbsp;kidney transplants.</p>Fri, 19 Jun 2015 20:34:22 +0000HealthLink on Air74111 at http://wrvo.orgCuomo: 'One phone call can change your life'http://wrvo.org/post/cuomo-one-phone-call-can-change-your-life
<p>Gov. Andrew Cuomo is coping with the breast cancer diagnosis and impending double mastectomy surgery of his long time partner, and cooking show celebrity Sandra Lee. In a statement, Cuomo said he expects to take some personal time off to support her through her treatment.Tue, 12 May 2015 20:55:50 +0000Karen DeWitt72399 at http://wrvo.orgCuomo: 'One phone call can change your life'Can modifying some behaviors lower your risk for breast cancer?http://wrvo.org/post/can-modifying-some-behaviors-lower-your-risk-breast-cancer
<p>Breast cancer is the deadliest cancer for women in the United States. So what are the risk factors for this kind of cancer? And can anything be done to minimize them?</p><p>This week on “Take Care,” <a href="http://doctors.dana-farber.org/directory/profile.asp?pict_id=0000306">Dr. Ann Partridge</a> discusses how to <a href="http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/prevention/breast/Patient/page1">decrease the risk in the development of cancer</a>. Partridge is an associate professor at Harvard Medical School, the founder and director of the Program for Young women with Breast Cancer and the director of the Adult Survivorship Program at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.</p><p>Mon, 26 Jan 2015 00:01:00 +0000Take Care Staff67380 at http://wrvo.orgCan modifying some behaviors lower your risk for breast cancer?Lifestyle changes to help reduce the risk of breast cancerhttp://wrvo.org/post/lifestyle-changes-help-reduce-risk-breast-cancer
<p></p>Fri, 23 Jan 2015 10:45:00 +0000WRVO News67362 at http://wrvo.orgThis week: the impact of weight loss surgery on the heart and morehttp://wrvo.org/post/week-impact-weight-loss-surgery-heart-and-more
<p>People who are obese are likely to have fast heart rates and after weight loss surgery, when concentrations of the hormone leptin drop, so does a person’s heart rate, says Rushikesh Shah, MD (who is completing his training in internal medicine at Upstate University Hospital). More on this "physiological compensatory change" and ways to help avoid unnecessary diagnostic tests and medical interventions.</p><p>Also this week: a special dance class for people with Parkinson's disease to improves balance, gait and strength and a program for those with a high risk for breast cancer.</p>Wed, 24 Dec 2014 16:00:00 +0000HealthLink on Air65436 at http://wrvo.orgThis week: a detailed look at breast cancer research taking place in Syracuse laboratorieshttp://wrvo.org/post/week-detailed-look-breast-cancer-research-taking-place-syracuse-laboratories
<p>Advances in the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer begins in laboratories. This week, we'll get an inside look at four different labs currently searching for answers.</p><p>First, a lab that explores how to determine which drugs will work best in each patient. Then, scientists Christopher Turner and Nicholas Deakin detail their search for ways to halt the spread of cancer. Next, how to better protect bone from radiation therapy during cancer treatments. And lastly, the best way to inhibit estrogen, which can trigger breast cancer in women after menopause.</p>Fri, 17 Oct 2014 14:20:34 +0000HealthLink on Air Staff63034 at http://wrvo.orgHealth advocates promote "She Matters" mammogram campaign in Syracusehttp://wrvo.org/post/health-advocates-promote-she-matters-mammogram-campaign-syracuse
<p></p>Wed, 30 Jul 2014 23:08:08 +0000Ellen Abbott59705 at http://wrvo.orgHealth advocates promote "She Matters" mammogram campaign in SyracuseLack of lung cancer advocacy hinders research dollars, improvementshttp://wrvo.org/post/lack-lung-cancer-advocacy-hinders-research-dollars-improvements
<p></p>Mon, 18 Nov 2013 13:59:38 +0000Ellen Abbott47319 at http://wrvo.orgLack of lung cancer advocacy hinders research dollars, improvementsWill a cup a day keep the doctor away?http://wrvo.org/post/will-cup-day-keep-doctor-away
<p></p><p>If you can't get through your morning without a couple cups of coffee, there's good news. Recent health studies show that coffee may be good for your brain and may help prevent certain diseases. Lorraine Rapp and Linda Lowen, hosts of WRVO's health and wellness show "Take Care," recently spoke with health journalist Gretchen Reynolds about what researchers are learning about the health benefits of coffee.</p><p>Lorraine Rapp: Tell us about some of the recent studies linking coffee consumption with the reduction in developing some certain diseases.</p>Fri, 02 Aug 2013 09:34:00 +0000WRVO News41957 at http://wrvo.orgWill a cup a day keep the doctor away?The difficult decision of having a preventative mastectomyhttp://wrvo.org/post/difficult-decision-having-preventative-mastectomy
<p>Last month, when actress <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/14/opinion/my-medical-choice.html?_r=0">Angelina Jolie announced that she decided to undergo surgery</a> to have her breasts removed to reduce her chances of developing breast cancer, <a href="http://www.npr.org/2013/05/15/184132970/jolies-double-mastectomy-shines-light-on-preventing-cancer">public attention has been focused on prophylactic mastectomies,</a> a procedure which has increased in popularity in recent years.</p><p><strong>Click 'Read More' to hear our interview about prophylactic mastectomies.</strong></p><p>Sun, 02 Jun 2013 23:01:00 +0000Take Care Staff38758 at http://wrvo.orgThe difficult decision of having a preventative mastectomyWhy more women are choosing to have prophylactic mastectomieshttp://wrvo.org/post/why-more-women-are-choosing-have-prophylactic-mastectomies
<p>When actress Angelina Jolie decided to have her breasts surgically removed to prevent her from getting breast cancer, it brought unprecedented attention to the growing trend of prophylactic mastectomies. Lorraine Rapp and Linda Lowen, hosts of WRVO’s health and wellness show, “Take Care,” spoke with Dr. Ann Partridge, a medical oncologist and Harvard professor, about why more women are electing to have this surgery.</p>Fri, 31 May 2013 12:40:31 +0000WRVO News38748 at http://wrvo.orgNew York state now requires notification of dense breast tissuehttp://wrvo.org/post/new-york-state-now-requires-notification-dense-breast-tissue
<p>Letters have started going out from radiologists to women, after normal mammograms, to alert them to a condition that might make it harder for doctors to find breast cancer. &nbsp;A state initiative called the "Breast Density Inform" bill ultimately may force women to have a deeper discussion with their doctors about their risk factors for breast cancer.Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:58:42 +0000Ellen Abbott32249 at http://wrvo.orgNew York state now requires notification of dense breast tissue